"When I from life's unrest had earned the grace Of utter ease beside a quiet stream; When all that was had mingled in …"

"For sorrow and joy are one, and all the past And all the future mingle in a kiss."

"They said: "She dwelleth in some place apart, Immortal Truth, within whose eyes Who looks may find the secret of the …"

"In a physical contest on the field of battle it is allowable to use tactics and strategy, to retreat as well as advan…"

"It is not those who can inflict the most but those that can suffer the most who will conquer."

"I am confident that my death will do more to smash the British Empire than my release."

"If I die the fruit will exceed the cost a thousand fold. The thought of it makes me happy. I thank God for it."

"I want you to bear witness that I die as a Soldier of the Irish Republic."

"Right wise it was of our Colm when founding in Iona his famous sixth century school and colony of monks and scholars,…"

"O grant me, Heaven, a middle state, Neither too humble nor too great; More than enough, for nature's ends, With somet…"